Friday, 4 September, 2026
Original Medicare pays a large portion of approved medical expenses—but not everything. Beneficiaries may still be responsible for hospital deductibles, copayments and generally 20% of Medicare-approved outpatient costs. Original Medicare also has no annual out-of-pocket limit. Medicare Supplement Insurance, commonly called “Medigap,” helps pay some of these remaining expenses. What […]
Initial Enrollment Period, 2026 costs, plan choices, and the rules that are easy to confuse The short answer: Your Initial Enrollment Period usually lasts seven months: the three months before the month you turn 65, your birthday month, and the three months after. Enroll before your birthday month when possible […]
A January 2026 report by a U.S. Senate committee has renewed scrutiny of UnitedHealth Group and its practices within Medicare Advantage, raising questions about how the nation’s largest health insurer documents patient diagnoses and receives federal payments. At the center of the debate is whether UnitedHealth’s diagnostic and coding strategies […]
As Congress approaches its year-end recess, a critical showdown over health care funding and policy remains unresolved — and the outcome could have meaningful consequences for seniors, retirees, and those approaching retirement. At the center of the debate are decisions that may affect Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums, Medicaid eligibility […]